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Laura Chiatti Reveals 2023 ADHD Diagnosis, Says She Also Has Dyslexia and Dysgraphia

Italian coverage is spotlighting late diagnoses of ADHD in adults.

Overview

  • The actress said she received formal confirmation two years ago after long suspecting something was different.
  • In her post, she described a racing mind, difficulty following conversations, mixed-up words and a slipping focus that she called exhausting.
  • She wrote that she also lives with dyslexia and dysgraphia and that ADHD involves more than attention or concentration.
  • Chiatti emphasized creativity, strength and sensitivity, stressing that people with the condition are not wrong.
  • Outlets cited prevalence estimates placing ADHD at roughly 2.5–2.8% among adults and about 5.9–7.1% among children globally, with about 2.9% of Italian children affected.